At Valley Guardians, we believe that fun fuels change, which is why we’re proud to partner with the +swappow PLUS Foundation! We are proud to sponsor the 2024 and 2025 Professional Development Course which served 23 local foster children, teaching them valuable, real-world skills for their future careers—all through skateboarding!
Valley Guardians & +swappow PLUS Foundation
About This Program
What is the Impact?
23
Local Foster Kids
5
Returners
2
New Leaders - Coaches
100
Program Completion
85
Attendance Rate
4
participants gained full-time employment
85
report that this is the first long-term multi-step project that they have completed.
845
Volunteer Hours
The Positive Impact On Our Community
At the Valley Guardians, we’re all about building future leaders. The Swappow+ Foundation 2024 Professional Development Course helped 23 local foster kids pick up real-world skills for their future careers—all through skateboarding! Nearly every student said this was the most important accomplishment in their lives so far!
With your support, we are continuing to support local foster children in Phoenix to reach their full potential!
The Valley Guardians believe that fun fuels change, which is why we’re excited to team up with the Swappow PLUS Foundation. Together, we help these amazing kids make smart choices by focusing on their emotional and social growth through life skills and entrepreneurial training— all while having fun with skateboarding!
Program Feedback
“Today my dream came true. I want to be a designer and now I know that it’s possible. I also have the confidence to realize my other dream of starting a mariachi band!”
Jionni – Swappow+ PD course participant
“I cannot think of a better way to spend the morning. It was so great to see the confidence and pride you are instilling in all the youth you are working with. You are making a positive difference in the lives of so many kids. I appreciate you allowing me to be a part of the event. You are doing great work! Best wishes!”
David Lujan – CEO and EDD – Arizona Department of Child Safety
Swappow+ truly has had a profound impact on my life in more ways than I can count, and so, so many more than I’d have ever imagined. I have had many challenges but through working with Swappow+ I have overcome many of the obstacles that have kept me down in life and the way I view myself. This program has given me a purpose, a community, a focus and the courage to pursue my dream to become a professional pilot.
Bryce Nance – Swappow+ Youth Advisory Council – Charter Member
I have not spoken this much to anyone all semester. It felt good to be noticed and to be heard.
Swappow+ College Student Participant
Become a Valley Guardian Today
Join the Valley Guardians, as we continue to make the holidays brighter for children in our community. We are always expanding our volunteer list and looking for mentors for the Swappow+ Foundation.
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